With Thanksgiving, the holiday season begins. That means lots of parties, more hectic schedules, and lots of fun. Oh, and did I mention all of the great food?! Yes, food.

For many of us, the holidays are a time of year for traditional meals and treats. Moderation is the key, of course, so that you enjoy the holiday season without feeling too much regret afterwards.

Instead of sharing a sweet treat with you today (it was too hard to pick one), I have decided to share a more savory one: Quinoa Stuffing.

Since I discovered quinoa last year, I have been making it non-stop to use in both sweet and savory dishes. I have even been using quinoa flour when baking. Quinoa is a complete protein, gluten-free, and is as easy to cook as rice.

I chose this recipe for a few reasons.

First, it is a good alternative to traditional stuffing, especially on a day that is filled with carbohydrates.

Second, having a vegetarian stuffing recipe that includes protein is a good option.

Third, the recipe is incredibly versatile (see Options after the recipe).

Another benefit: it is made entirely on the stove top, so you will not have to compete for oven space on Thanksgiving Day.

Melt the butter/heat olive oil, and sauté the onion, celery, and mushrooms until softened; about 5-7 minutes.

Add the quinoa, broth, bay leaf, spices, and Fibergy Plus. Cover, reduce to a simmer, and cook for about 15 minutes.

Turn off the heat. Leave the pan, covered, on the burner for 8-10 additional minutes, or until quinoa is soft.

Remove the bay leaf. Add salt and pepper to taste.

You Have Options

This dish almost asks you to have fun and be creative. When I had some for lunch, I added some chopped walnuts. Delicious. You could make it even heartier by using chicken stock and adding sausage or bacon. Want to add something a bit sweet? Raisins or dried cranberries would be good, too.

I am so glad I tried this recipe. I will definitely be making it during the holidays, and beyond. I hope you try it and enjoy it.

How About You?

Now it is your turn: what is your favorite Thanksgiving or holiday recipe?

*Recipe adapted from Quinoa 365, by Patricia Green & Carolyn Hemming.

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About the Author: Lisa frequently brings (healthy) baked goods to the office to make meetings better. She is a Fringe addict and rates USANA International Convention as one of her top 5 annual events. More from this author.

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